Thursday, August 17, 2017

Are you curious about Girlstart?Press Release

You are invited to learn more about our programs & the girls we serve!

Please RSVP by Friday, July 23, 2009

Please come join us for an informative OPEN HOUSE LUNCH on Tuesday, July 28 at 11:30. Tour our facility at 11:30 and join us at 11:45 sharp for a lively discussion with Interim Executive Director Julie Shannan, Board Members, and other key staff members. Learn about Girlstart, the challenges facing girls today, and how you can help empower girls to succeed in science, technology, engineering, and math.

#1 Girlstart Summer Camp and Family Science Extravaganzas are open to all girls! Girlstart After-School Programs focus on serving girls at very high-need schools: 94%-98% of students at target schools are low-income and 48% to 78% have Limited English Proficiency.

#2 This year, 99% of 2009 Summer Camp participants say the program has helped them understand the importance of higher education as a way to enter science or technology careers.

#3 After three years in Girlstart, 75% of after-school participants took Algebra I in the 8th grade and received a B or better in the course.

Girlstart Open House Tuesday, July 28 11:30-12:30 Tour begins at 11:30. Program begins promptly at 11:45 1400 West Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757 Phone: 512-916-4775 / Fax: 512-916-4776Click here for Directions This is not a fundraiser.